Local town Athlone , Tullamore and Birr it be up to the other half to spend few hours of shopping since most of these places are 30 minutes away from the lake just make sure you leave her the credit card lol]]>AnglingSat, 04 Feb 2017 18:15:01 +0000Fly fishing Day Out and Meetup - by: hammie (Neil Hammerton)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/137273-fly-fishing-day-out-and-meetup#192310
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/137273-fly-fishing-day-out-and-meetup#192310
Might take a trip there soon actually!]]>AnglingThu, 10 Nov 2016 22:57:57 +0000This doesn't look good... - by: JohnH (John)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/135547-this-doesn-t-look-good#178366
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/135547-this-doesn-t-look-good#178366
www.westmeathexaminer.ie/news/roundup/ar...oyal-canal-says-ifi/

My own (personal) response is that 'they would say that, wouldn't they?' and please read the comments posted below that article - they tell us a lot more than the article does about the whole scenario.

]]>AnglingWed, 12 Feb 2014 16:34:03 +0000Chartered Boat - by: Miamiheat (Stephane Lemaire)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/128823-chartered-boat#161064
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/128823-chartered-boat#161064AnglingFri, 10 Jan 2014 07:00:51 +0000special session in the park - by: nelsondls (david)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/131816-special-session-in-the-park#160750
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/131816-special-session-in-the-park#160750AnglingFri, 03 Jan 2014 07:17:37 +0000to big for my fish tank lol - by: Melander (Andreas Melander)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/132631-to-big-for-my-fish-tank-lol#157469
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/132631-to-big-for-my-fish-tank-lol#157469AnglingFri, 01 Nov 2013 12:57:19 +0000Canal Fishing - by: joey (joe watson)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/131896-canal-fishing#153384
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/131896-canal-fishing#153384
wouldn't know of any the other side of tullamore tho. if you root around in a horse manure heap you can usually find compost worms a few inches under the surface]]>AnglingMon, 26 Aug 2013 20:21:11 +0000Coarse Fishing in Leinster - by: joey (joe watson)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/131758-coarse-fishing-in-leinster#152728
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/131758-coarse-fishing-in-leinster#152728
bog lake on the heath has specemin carp, bream and rudd and i think a few others, never tried fishing it and not 100% on the price i was told 20 a while back for the day but maybe its come down a bit.

there is wallslough in kilkenny, not too far down the M8 and its a tenner for the day and when the fish are on its fantastic fishing only 3 foot deep, less in some spots, and stuffed with carp goldfish and koi amongst oddball hybrid carp/goldie/koi mixes. heats up in a flash and i've caught well casting a feeder to open water, but the "jungle" swims in the trees produce the best bags just fish heavy tackle (6lb line is fine - the biggest i seen from there was around 6lb i haven't heard of a double figure one being caught) to keep them out of the trees! dont use maggots there it is jammed with tiny rudd that will annoy you all day, unless the carp aren't having anything (happened to me in winter)

there is rathadaire lake near ballybrittas its hidden away a bit but good carp, tench and lots of rudd, as well as eel and the odd bream. it has some double figure pike in there too. its a tenner for the day. find ballybrittas fishing and camping supplies on facebook and ray in the shop just near portlaoise will give you a ticket and directions.

as for blesso lake, either a boat or use a feeder at range i haven't fished it but know lads that do and it can be a ball breaker according to them.

Get fly fishing tuiton with Glenda Powell based in Lismore on the Blackwater.

It's not cheap and it is'tn particularly close to where you live but you'll learn
more about fly casting in an hour with her than you will in five years practising
from You Tube, books etc.]]>AnglingMon, 15 Jul 2013 21:10:38 +0000Severe penalties for illegal fishing on Lough Derg - by: JohnH (John)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/131570-severe-penalties-for-illegal-fishing-on-lough-derg#148288
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/131570-severe-penalties-for-illegal-fishing-on-lough-derg#148288
Something needs to be done, on my end (Northern) of Derg, Pike are almost an endangered species now!

you lads are gas fish had ah hook in it mouth not ah sofa under his ass

yes it did have a hook in its mouth. something that can pull and damage its mouth, in turn affecting its feeding. i have caught a few fish with old mouth injuries and its not pretty you wonder how they feed. hang 12lb of you from a size 8 or whatever hook, and see how you like it.
i am angling for just 2 years and had a landing net nearly before i got a rod. i now have 3 landing nets including a new specimen/pike net even though i mostly fish for smaller silvers - i have it just in case.

ah sofa under his ass its a fish im out there hunting them not looking to rear it in my tank its angling not fish keeping

and so are those of us that post in the angling section of a fish keeping forum. we do both! look at my recent post in this section - i've been doing alot more fishing that i feed my own fish lol, so my ass barely touches a sofa

you"S ever have to carry al the gear to carp.....lot off gear.......

yes. plus my coarse gear and pike gear depending on venue. sometimes 2 trips nearly a mile over fields. but its what i do to make sure i have everything i need for fishing and SAFE HANDLING and return of caught fish.

by the sounds of it on the video, a road was not too far away...]]>AnglingSat, 02 Mar 2013 23:25:39 +0000i'm back! - by: joey (joe watson)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/130729-i-m-back#143260
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/130729-i-m-back#143260

m_sb wrote: Hey Man,
I love to do Angling I like to do rock fishing as i dont like to go in the boat so I have almost two rods and basic stuff like feather for makeral but i don#t know how and where to do winter fishing what kind of bait should be use etc... so any bit of advice will be appriciated and if somebody like my company I would love to join them its always good to learn something new

Cheers and Thanks for reading

sorry but i dont do sea fishing but wherever you normally go just ask around any local people fishing or where you buy your bait about fishing in winter. i think for the sea it does not make much of a difference just depends if the shoals are near the rocks or not

JohnH wrote: You're on - is it all feeder fishing or are there any float stretches?

Derg - boat is moored at Portumna (at least it was last Autumn). I just need to retrieve my outboard from Galway. We should locate a few Pike and possibly even an early Trout (all to be returned though - boatman's rule.

John

there is anything you like there - a platform on the water perfect for trotting a float, a solid enough bank for feeder fishing and all has car access to within a couple meters from the carparks

and if you dont fancy running water there is a spot of still water connected to the river that fishes very well especially if the river is up...

portumna is not too far from where i stay in clare, and as for the returning fish - i do that regardless, i have learned why anglers would get so frustrated with removal of fish]]>AnglingThu, 28 Feb 2013 08:58:55 +0000Anyone know what make of Reel this is? - by: JohnH (John)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/130614-anyone-know-what-make-of-reel-this-is#142473
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/130614-anyone-know-what-make-of-reel-this-is#142473
I really must get my eyes tested.
John]]>AnglingTue, 19 Feb 2013 17:33:15 +0000pike - by: MichaeLOhttps://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/96984-pike#141770
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/96984-pike#141770AnglingSun, 10 Feb 2013 22:05:20 +0000Dodder river - by: JohnH (John)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/130439-dodder-river#141159
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/130439-dodder-river#141159
It's only lucky that we kept the Angling Section for signed-in members only so it isn't readable (he says hopefully) by just anyone.

It frightens me to think how much of our fish stocks are being lost annually - out here they even continue their slaughter policies all year round - with no regard for the Trout closed season either - so how bad must it be in the City? - I shudder to think.

John]]>AnglingSat, 02 Feb 2013 13:40:12 +0000Poor fishing year - by: Debrick (Ciaran barrett)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/128828-poor-fishing-year#140304
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/128828-poor-fishing-year#140304
Most likely reason for this is algae bloom which in turn depletes the water
of oxigen , I used to fish tarbert pier regular , I once caught a 12 lb torn back ray , plenty
dog fish , pollock , loads of conger eel , plenty of great fishing , then it just all stopped , i often
when down for 6 hours not even a nibble , not gud
Debrick]]>AnglingTue, 22 Jan 2013 18:58:50 +0000cod fishing this winter - by: upthedeise (jp molloy)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/129818-cod-fishing-this-winter#137262
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/129818-cod-fishing-this-winter#137262
There are a few small cod in waterford and the odd one in youghal.]]>AnglingSat, 24 Nov 2012 20:17:07 +0000New shop good prices - by: louis (David Knowles)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/127430-new-shop-good-prices#137257
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/127430-new-shop-good-prices#137257AnglingSat, 24 Nov 2012 19:54:52 +0000My Saturday afternoon - by: jeff (Jeff Scully)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/129184-my-saturday-afternoon#134991
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/129184-my-saturday-afternoon#134991AnglingThu, 25 Oct 2012 00:38:55 +0000Ferox Trout Season 2011 - by: JohnH (John)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/108540-ferox-trout-season-2011#131860
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/108540-ferox-trout-season-2011#131860
I have been the victim of similar verbal abuse, and my trout at the time were only relative 'tiddlers' by comparison.
The first time I came to Ireland (in another lifetime) we were fishing in Lough Gowna and a farmer came down to the bank with a wheelbarrow 'for the fish'. Even though still a schoolboy at the time, I refused to give him our fish, bream and rudd, 'for his pigs'. He left telling us that 'all the English fishermen (sic) gave me their fish'. Not these lads!
My first love are Pike and I am truly saddened to see the demise of these wonderful fish.
We suffered it firstly at the hands of the western europeans 'trophy hunting' which severely curtailed the Pike stocks and it's happening again now with the 'foreign nationals' as I heard them referred to as. I suppose I had best be careful here since I'm a sassenach myself - but all the fish I catch are returned with as little harm as is humanly possible (other than the [very] occasional 'game' fish destined for the frying pan).Oh well, I think I've seen the best of the fishing here in Ireland - I fear those 'hey-days' of the past could never be repeated.

John]]>AnglingWed, 09 May 2012 09:04:44 +0000Tench - by: joey (joe watson)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/120724-tench#121246
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/120724-tench#121246
only tench around are in a small commercial in laois but then it fishes very well in the height of winter

i have only heard of a few tench caught in a secret lake somewhere in clare recently but thats it]]>AnglingThu, 19 Apr 2012 19:08:31 +0000bream and tench - by: joey (joe watson)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/99327-bream-and-tench#120196
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/99327-bream-and-tench#120196

Melander]]>AnglingFri, 27 Jan 2012 14:47:30 +0000Whats a Good Bait and Float Rig for Rainbow Trout? - by: stevoxxx (stephen markey)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/115121-whats-a-good-bait-and-float-rig-for-rainbow-trout#115376
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/115121-whats-a-good-bait-and-float-rig-for-rainbow-trout#115376
Ok the float rig is something that you will have to work on yourself over time and change it to suit the waters and the conditions that you are fishing.I have found that a sliding float rig is probably the most adaptable.
It starts with a float stopper this slides up your main line and is used to set the depth that you will be fishing at,this is followed by a beed to stop the float from sliding up the line any further.
Next you run your float up the line the choice of float is up to you but size and weight should be matched to the conditions ie should be big enough to bee seen at distance but not too big as to offer much resistance to the fish when he takes your bait.
Next is your weight again there are any amount of choices here but you want enough weight to cock the float but not too much as to sink the float.A drilled ball or split shot will usually do the job.
Next I normally use another plastic beed for knot protection and then a swivel.
Then 12"-18" of whatever line you are using tied directly to a size 10/8 hook. the line again is a matter of choice,the lighter the better but you will need enough strength to hold the fish.
As for bait again there is any amount of choice but it is hard to beat the humble worm.
You really need to make sure that bait fishing is allowed where you are fishing, not many trout fishires do allow this method.
Most of the anglers that I know started fishing using bait and it is a very effective method but if you are interested in trout fishing I would suggest that you try fly fishing.
hope this helped and tight lines
Stevo]]>AnglingThu, 26 Jan 2012 23:56:00 +0000When Making a fishing Rig, Do you use the line - by: BillG (Bill Gray)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/115120-when-making-a-fishing-rig-do-you-use-the-line#115142
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/115120-when-making-a-fishing-rig-do-you-use-the-line#115142AnglingTue, 24 Jan 2012 16:32:49 +0000Most Memorable Days Fishing - by: upthedeise (jp molloy)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/97748-most-memorable-days-fishing#107022
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/97748-most-memorable-days-fishing#107022

derek wrote:

upthedeise wrote: Or winning the world shore angling championships in South Africa last November.

:

well done jp. its good to have a world champ on the forum.

fishing in s. africa sounds fantastic. i was reading that the water and currents were very cold there and this brings in huge shoals of fish.
Thanks Derek.

It was the culmination of years of hard work.

We fished a place called Langebaan on the west coast. It is basically a massive shallow lagoon. The water temperature in the lagoon an be as much as 22C,much warmer than the surrounding cold water.
The main fish we were targeting were guitar sharks which were between 1kg and 5 kg for the most part.
We came up with a way of catching them 3 at a time(we were told this was impossible )So we were catch up to 30 fish an hour. There were also a few eagle rays up to 40kg, blue ray(amazing looking fish) up to 30 kg, gurnard, st josephs fish,catfish, dogfish and a few others.]]>AnglingMon, 26 Sep 2011 09:27:43 +0000flies - by: JohnH (John)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/103513-flies#103546
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/103513-flies#103546
Apologies for the pun).

Did you happen to see what price they were asking for it?
John]]>AnglingSat, 06 Aug 2011 18:10:44 +0000a little light reading regarding the vote - by: JohnH (John)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/102955-a-little-light-reading-regarding-the-vote#103391
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/102955-a-little-light-reading-regarding-the-vote#103391
As a long-time angler I see quite a lot out who fit that description (present company excepted, of course - as fish keepers we also know and respect our quarry).

(Pathetic attempt to add a little 'humour' to the proceedings).

Stuart - you have, I think, hit the nail firmly on the head...the facebook 'mentality' is becoming the 'norm' rather than the exception on this Forum (and many others I look at from time to time).

The place for it is the social network sites and not on serious Fora.

Again, I urge everyone to read what they have typed and consider would it cause offence to others...and if they think it would then do NOT submit it.

John]]>AnglingWed, 03 Aug 2011 16:31:12 +0000Fishing In Woodford - by: David (David)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/103304-fishing-in-woodford#103304
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/103304-fishing-in-woodford#103304
Was hoping someone might be able to give me a little insight was planning a day trip to Woodford co galway

my to choices are

River Cottage Fishery

and Angle Grove Galway
Have fished both in the past and had good results in both

Sorry just looked in the forum suggestion section]]>AnglingMon, 01 Aug 2011 22:33:04 +0000how do you fish? - by: davey_c (dave clarke)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/97113-how-do-you-fish?start=30#103157
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/97113-how-do-you-fish?start=30#103157
i'm part of the ballymore eustace salmon and trout association few years now and don't usualy catch them like this on the river but its good to see i'll eat well tonight, young lad wouldn't touch it though

]]>AnglingSat, 30 Jul 2011 16:37:03 +0000Fish teeth I.D - by: dubdero (derek kearns)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/100249-fish-teeth-i-d#100580
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/100249-fish-teeth-i-d#100580AnglingThu, 16 Jun 2011 17:55:56 +0000MACKEREL ARE IN - by: JohnH (John)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/99784-mackerel-are-in#100207
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/99784-mackerel-are-in#100207
It really only was the Bass I would be interested in thanks for telling me about the 'ban' I didn't know about that - but there again about the only thing I actually do know about Sea Fishing is that the water is salty and the fish are different!
Please keep us informed though, especially with any 'gossip' you might hear on how the Bass fishing is when it re-starts.
It's a bit of a trek from here, but it would make a pleasant change.
Cheers,
John]]>AnglingThu, 09 Jun 2011 22:17:14 +0000Throwing the boot in - by: joey (joe watson)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/98052-throwing-the-boot-in#99261
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/98052-throwing-the-boot-in#99261
and this was in a laois stretch, god knows whats in there towards the cities. makes ya wonder how the heck they end up in there, its hardly the back of a nightclub!]]>AnglingSat, 28 May 2011 14:19:25 +0000best method for catching trout - by: christyg (Chris Geraghty)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/98397-best-method-for-catching-trout#98484
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/98397-best-method-for-catching-trout#98484
That question has been discussed, debated, argued and even fought over among anglers for years. The secret to (sucessful) trout angling is to know what the trout are feeding on and offer the bait as naturally as possible. The problem is, depending on what food is available at different times of the year (and even time of day) will influence what trout feed on. One example theres no point trying to catch trout with a worm if there is a hatch of Mayfly.

One of the best 'tools' is local knowledge. It has often happened that fish can be jumping all around you and no matter what you try they will not take, can be very frustrating but all part of the fun. ]]>AnglingMon, 16 May 2011 12:41:24 +0000TACKLE SHOP - by: JohnH (John)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/96960-tackle-shop#98476
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/96960-tackle-shop#98476
John]]>AnglingMon, 16 May 2011 00:07:58 +0000perch - by: dar (darren curry)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/97244-perch#97726
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/97244-perch#97726AnglingWed, 04 May 2011 20:13:55 +0000Catch Reports - by: fourmations (NIall SMyth)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/97687-catch-reports#97709
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/97687-catch-reports#97709
i know a lad who fishes a good bit in Clare

I'll see what i can dig up for you

regards

4]]>AnglingWed, 04 May 2011 16:08:17 +0000For Dar - by: joey (joe watson)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/96865-for-dar#97058
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/96865-for-dar#97058
the stepfather was in their local tackle shop and derg is free, not one scrap of paper needed. also, apparently tomorrow (easter sunday) is "may fly day" and there are competitions up and down the lake for trout fishing. i assume its flt fishing, so hopefully that leaves the carp and pike for me! it will be packed but i already sussed a good wee track to the lake a few years ago by accident (whilst walking dog) and i think its a good quiet spot to pierce my ears]]>AnglingSat, 23 Apr 2011 21:16:19 +0000Salmon kelts returning to sea. - by: stevoxxx (stephen markey)https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/96921-salmon-kelts-returning-to-sea#97005
https://irishfishkeepers.com/forum-15561/572-angling/96921-salmon-kelts-returning-to-sea#97005
Ok not sure that I really understand your question,
but not all Atlantic salmon die,
a large portion of them return to sea after spawning these are called kelts or spent fish. Anglers dont really bother catching these as they are not good to eat and dont really provide much sport.Some of these fish will return to the same rivers and spawn again.
As far as I know all Pacfic salmon die after spawning but I stand to be corrected.